Donate your services to Project Access

What to Expect as a Project Access Volunteer

Project Access, a TCMS opportunity since 2002, is based on a medically indigent patient’s need for care and giving TCMS physicians’ an opportunity to provide that care in an organized format. This format has brought together volunteering physicians, CPL lab and ARA imaging support, hospital systems and surgery centers, and medication support in an amazing and effective cooperative effort for patient care. To qualify, a patient must not have access to government or commercial health benefits, and income less than 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Yes, there are many problems with our healthcare systems, but these folks are in need of care now, not when the system finally gets fixed.

Most physician- patient treatment encounters end with a reliable, grateful patient and a physician who gains satisfaction from doing their fair share for a medically indigent human being.

Join us now, even without a direct call from a fellow physician—we need you to care for 5-10 patients yearly. I would love to share the rewards of volunteerism with you!

Project Access staff will provide an orientation for you and your staff before any patient is assigned. When a patient is enrolled in the program, an Enrollment Coordinator will call to schedule the patient’s initial appointment with your office. Subsequent appointments are made by the patient.

A Project Access patient must show a current Project Access identification card at each visit.

Submitting Claims - Do not bill a Project Access patient for services. Submit a Health Care Insurance Claim Form each time services are provided to the patient.
Mail to:Project Access Austin4300 North LamarAustin, TX 78756

To report NO SHOWS or patient compliance, contact Project Access staff at 512-206-1164 or 512-206-1118.

A Project Access volunteer physician can refer patients already being seen in his practice who may qualify for the program. To refer a patient for enrollment, have patient call the Project Access office at 512-206-1164.

Additional services include

MedicationProject Access patients are given an HEB pharmacy card, which is honored at any HEB pharmacy. The card is valid as long as enrollment in Project Access has not expired.

Diagnostic services/Ancillary services/Specialty ReferralsPhysicians may donate diagnostic services provided in their office; however, PA has relationships with various imaging centers and hospitals to provide services. To schedule, fax a Referral Request Form to 512-206-1135 and PA staff will schedule and notify patient via telephone or mail.

Program Questions or Concerns

Your volunteer experience is important to us. Comments and suggestions provide opportunity to improve the volunteer experience and make it easy and stress-free. Contact Kathy Gichangah, director at 512-206-1118 or kgichangah@tcms.com with questions or concerns.